The Minnesota Vikings had the opportunity to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs in the final game on the NFL’s 2024 regular-season schedule. But the Detroit Lions defeated the Vikings 31-9 on Jan. 5.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings also lost. That ensured 10 other former Alabama players — including Minkah Fitzpatrick, Najee Harris, Pat Surtain II, Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney — won’t be playing in Super Bowl LIX.

After sustaining a foot injury on Sunday night, Terrion Arnold vows to be ready when Detroit opens the playoffs.

An injury to Lions rookie Terrion Arnold adds to Detroit's growing list of sidelined players as the NFC North showdown with the Vikings takes a concerning turn.

Joyce Edwards scored 21 points to lead No. 2 South Carolina past No. 19 Alabama 76-58. Chloe Kitts had 10 points and 13 rebounds, Milay Fulwiley scored 16 points and Te-Hina Paopao added 11 for the Gamecocks who have six straight wins over ranked opponents.

Aaliyah Nye hit seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 32 points as the No. 18 Alabama women bounced back from a humbling loss to beat Mississippi 84-78. The Crimson Tide was crushed 84-40 at No. 5 Texas Thursday.

Jackson was drafted with the 108th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a fourth-round pick by Minnesota. Jackson was the eighth pick in the fourth round, the third overall by the Vikings. He joined a rookie class consisting of quarterback J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner, who were both selected in the first round.

The Detroit Lions face off against the Washington Commanders in the NFL playoffs tonight. The matchup can be viewed for free.

The Philadelphia Eagles play against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Divisional Round today. Fans can watch this NFL playoff game for free.

Minnesota looks to continue its four-game road win streak with a victory over Memphis. The teams square off Monday for the first time this season.

The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon

Amarr Knox's 14 points helped Alabama State defeat Alabama A&M 69-65 on Saturday night. Knox went 6 of 13 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Hornets (7-11, 3-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference).